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The way his bowl pick season is going, I'm assuming he unloaded 3 rounds from his shotgun.
Like I can talk! Being a fan in the NFC East will do that to ya too... Our teams suck this year man...
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Is pulling out a primitive skill? No, that is a primitive technique.
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My biggest problem with even starting something like flint napping is that I don't know rocks very well.
I don't know how to identify what a rock looks like that will chip well, and I don't know how to identify what kind of rock will make a decent hammer stone.
In other words, I don't even know where to start.
I'm thinking I need to buy some field guides...
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I have never built a friction fire but with nothing but a fero rod I can build a fire in a down pour. I have been meaning to try friction fire but it has to be really dry. Never made cordage but I have built several shelters so when I go back to those places I only need my sleeping bag and mat.
Go to youtube and watch some Mors Kochanski videos Ron Hood has some good vids as does Dave Canterbury. I have learned a lot of things from all of them but its things that need to be practiced. Almost forgot Ray Mears has some great material. Bushcraft USA is a good resource for learning and its a very friendly site. Mannlicher is on that site as am I and I think Scott F is also on there. Great site.
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If a man can pull out in that moment,that's practiced,disciplined skill.
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward
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lots of mall ninja types though.
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You tell me how I ought to be, yet you don't even know your own sexuality,, the philosopher,,, you know so much about nothing at all. Chuck Schuldiner
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I have never built a friction fire but with nothing but a fero rod I can build a fire in a down pour. I have been meaning to try friction fire but it has to be really dry. Never made cordage but I have built several shelters so when I go back to those places I only need my sleeping bag and mat.
Go to youtube and watch some Mors Kochanski videos Ron Hood has some good vids as does Dave Canterbury. I have learned a lot of things from all of them but its things that need to be practiced. Almost forgot Ray Mears has some great material. Bushcraft USA is a good resource for learning and its a very friendly site. Mannlicher is on that site as am I and I think Scott F is also on there. Great site. I already have an account there. Look up DirtHawk Just getting started on their BushClass program and Hardwoodsman Course. They look quite challenging.
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When I was looking into learning some skills I thought of what I could learn that would be most useful to me. While flint napping and bow making etc... were all intriguing I ended up teaching myself how to make beer, wine, and spirits. Much more practical and the day to day usage of said skill is enough to keep you interested.
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Is pulling out a primitive skill? I consider it target practice...
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My biggest problem with even starting something like flint napping is that I don't know rocks very well.
I don't know how to identify what a rock looks like that will chip well, and I don't know how to identify what kind of rock will make a decent hammer stone.
In other words, I don't even know where to start.
I'm thinking I need to buy some field guides... pm incoming
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If a man can pull out in that moment,that's practiced,disciplined skill. With modern medicine there is no reason to ever pull out or have a kid.
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Dude, learning to make beer from natural materials would be awesome.
I'd like to sample some of your wares.
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The way his bowl pick season is going, I'm assuming he unloaded 3 rounds from his shotgun.
Like I can talk! God knows I'm trying!!! Maybe too HARD!! I need to pull out from the freaking guys on ESPN Gameday!!!
Proud to be a true Sandlapper!!
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I figure that this kind of stuff would be fun to do with the kids too.
When they're really little and too fidgety to sit still they can make some cordage or we can work on tracking skills, plant and tree identification and so on...
This could be fun.
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... Beautiful job.
"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
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"Will Trade Wine For Fire And Arrows" I cruise the Bushcraft site regular.
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I am out of beer right now, I make beer during the summer months because that is mostly what I drink, in the fall and winter I swear off beer and switch to wine and whiskey, then start up the beer making in the spring so it is ready for summer drinking.
If you'd like pm me your address and I will send you some wine.
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Man. those shots made my day!! Simply beautiful!
Proud to be a true Sandlapper!!
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There is a reason why Falconry Friday is one of my all time favorite threads on the Campfire.
I really cannot get enough of what you share with us.
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